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Sam Mayer returns to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Sam Mayer returns to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR season

Summary

Sam Mayer will return to JR Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. He is set to drive the No. 1 JRM Chevrolet, having previously competed for the team from 2021 to 2024. Starkey will be his primary sponsor for the majority of the upcoming season. Mayer's move follows his tenure with the Haas Factory Team, where he has been since 2025. The announcement comes as Mayer prepares for the season's final races with his current team.

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Status Watch

•Mayer leaves Haas Factory Team after the 2026 season.
•He drove for JR Motorsports from 2021 through 2024.
•Mayer will pilot the No. 1 Chevrolet in 2027.
•Starkey will sponsor Mayer for most of the 2027 season.
•Announcement made on September 22, 2026.

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9:50 PMMotorsport.com — Sam Mayer is going back to JR Motorsports in a new deal for 2027

What they're saying

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Sam Mayer will leave Haas Factory Team at the end of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season with plans to return to JR Motorsports (JRM). Mayer will pilot the No. 1 JRM Chevrolet, and previously drove for the Earnhardt-owned team from 2021 through 2024. Starkey will serve as his primary sponsor for the majority of the 2027 season. “I’m looking forward to working with Sam ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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